adj
frisky
FRIHS-kee
Frisky (adj) means Full of energy and playfulness. Example: “The frisky kitten chased the ball of yarn around the room.”
adj
1
Full of energy and playfulness.
"He had his hands full, with three frisky kittens in the house."
"The frisky kitten chased the ball of yarn around the room."
2
Informally, sexually excited or flirtatious.
"He got a bit frisky after a couple of drinks."
How to use frisky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlayful and lively, or (informally) amorous.
Common pairings
feeling frisky
a frisky puppy
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Word forms
- Comparative
- friskier
- Superlative
- friskiest
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Frequently asked questions
What does “frisky” mean?
The word “frisky” means full of energy and playfulness. In plain terms, playful and lively, or (informally) amorous.
How do you pronounce “frisky”?
“Frisky” is pronounced FRIHS-kee (/ˈfɹɪski/ in IPA).
How do you use “frisky” in a sentence?
Here is “frisky” used in a sentence: “The frisky kitten chased the ball of yarn around the room.”
What part of speech is “frisky”?
“Frisky” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “frisky” have?
“Frisky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of energy and playfulness.
